Little Holland Nursery

44 York Road, Holland-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 5NN
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  • Little Holland Nursery, Clacton-on-Sea
Run from a converted house in the middle of Holland on Sea and a stone's throw from the beach, Little Holland Nursery has established itself as a leader in top-quality childcare.

The nursery accepts children from the ages of 0-5 years, providing both full day and sessional care.

The staff keep in touch with parents throughout the day, sending private updates with photos (if parents give permission) about what the children have been doing.

The nursery provides a home away from home feel, with multiple small rooms and a safe environment. The nursery has an on-site cook who prepares nutritious child-friendly food.

Little Holland takes full advantage of the local environment, with regular trips to the beach, park and library.

The nursery is as flexible with parents' needs as possible and also offer term time or full-year care with funded places available for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds.

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Care Provided by Little Holland Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Little Holland Nursery
  • Person in charge
  • June Oliver (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 11
  • Total Places for Children
  • 40
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Little Holland Nursery

  • Half Day (8:30am-12pm or 12:30pm-4pm) – £29.50
    School Day (9am-3pm) – £43.50
    Long School Day (8:30am-4pm – we can be flexible on times) – £46.50
    Full Day (8am-6pm) – £54.00


    We supply up to 3 meals a day - £1 Breakfast / £1.75 Lunch / £1.25 Tea

  • Full fees are shown on our website.

Little Holland Nursery Reviews (67)

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Little Holland Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.968) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Holland Nursery has 67 reviews.

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Review from L A (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We adore the nursery and so do our two toddlers. The staff are extremely kind, approachable and professional. I love the open and clear communication style both face to face and through the app. Our children have settled in so well at the nursery and are learning so much, their confidence and curiosity
is growing every week.

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Review from Molly-Anna R (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After bad experiences with other childcare settings we found Little Holland Nursery and switching over to them was the best thing we ever did. Our 1 year old couldn't settle anywhere but absolutely loves it here. I cannot fault them at all. The staff, the communication and the way they are so accommodating
to each child is just a to name a few things. I highly recommend this nursery as a whole.

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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the exceptional care my daughter receives at Little Holland Nursery. As a parent of a non-verbal child, it's often challenging to know what my daughter experiences during the day, but the whole staff, especially two members of staff in particular, go above
and beyond to ensure I'm updated with everything. They have been outstanding in their care and communication, making sure I'm always in the loop and that my daughter feels safe and supported.
My daughter has formed such a strong bond with one member of staff, and it's clear that the nursery provides an incredibly nurturing and inclusive environment. The staff's approach to working with SEND children is truly remarkable - they are not only skilled and professional but also warm, approachable, and funny.
I'm deeply thankful to the entire team. The care and attention they've given my daughter mean the world to me, and I feel so fortunate that she's in such good hands. Thank you all for everything you do!

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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic nursery. My eldest attended and now does my youngest. Very friendly staff, safe environment, clean and well managed. I would recommend to anyone choosing a nursery. Both my children love/d their time here!

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Review from M H (Father of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant staff with a great understanding, literally can not fault this nursery on how it is run from top to bottom, the staff are fantastic and have helped my challenging two year old on communication and socialising he absolutely loves this place and has become a different child due to the staffs
hard work, The manager has always been very understanding and supportive

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Review from E I (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful, caring nursery. A huge variety of activities. Parents are kept informed of everything regularly through the app - we have regular information including photos, food consumed throughout the day, naps and nappy changes if applicable. The dedicated staff reply to messages at all times of day
and even at weekends when we did not expect a reply. We have had a great experience here for our child.

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Review from Perry I (Father of Child) published on 16 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a wonderful environment for our little one.
The team are incredibly attentive and welcoming.
The regular 'check-ins' and updates on what the children are getting up to throughout the day are priceless.
We are so grateful to have been able to bring our little one here.
Thank you so much
to everyone at Little Holland Nursery for making it such a lovely place to bring our child.

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery. My son loves going. The variation is incredible, with different themes weekly and always new stories to tell. The staff have encouraged my son to become an amazing boy, especially pushing him in all aspects of early education and development. Everything feels so personal. We will
miss it when he goes to school which he is very ready for thanks to the nursery!

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Review from Charlotte H (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery has given such wonderful opportunities for both of my children. They have both thoroughly enjoyed their time there. The staff are truly wonderful, really professional and nurturing, and I cannot fault how much time and effort they put into making every day at nursery different, engaging
and fun. I am really going to miss seeing the friendly faces of the staff as my child moves on to primary school. Staff at Little Holland Nursery should be valued and celebrated, as, without them, the experience would not be the same. You are appreciated! Thank you.

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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm so grateful and happy with the care provided by the nursery and the amazing staff. Both my children attend and I know when they are there they are safe and cared for well. The children have so much fun whilst they are there and genuinely look forward to going. The staff are all amazing and friendly.
They provided lots of feedback which is reassuring. In my opinion, Little Holland Nursery is one of the best nurseries around.

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Review from Gerald M (Father of Child) published on 22 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot speak highly enough of the exceptional care and dedication shown by the staff at Little Holland Nursery. Jessica and Lucy possess the rare combination of patience and outstanding communication skills. They have a remarkable ability to connect with each child individually. Their detailed updates
on daily events at the nursery are informative. I always feel connected and informed about my child's progress and experiences. I would also like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the nursery manager and the rest of the staff at Little Holland. The seamless operation and the respectful attitude towards diversity are a testament to their commitment to excellence. Having had my son attend the nursery a few years ago, I can confidently say that the preparation he received has laid a strong foundation for his academic success. It's always a pleasure to pick up my daughter and see her radiant smile, a testament to the wonderful day she's had at nursery.

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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Little Holland for a month now and I have been so impressed with them. They are so caring, you can tell they really love what they do. My daughter has settled so well. She loves going and has so much fun. Communication from the nursery is fantastic and the photos and updates
make such a difference when you miss your baby. My daughter's first day was her first birthday and they made such a huge effort to make it special for her. Would recommend this nursery to anyone.

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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attends this nursery. I found choosing a nursery and the idea of strangers caring for my daughter so hard however, when I visited this nursery it instantly felt like a home from home. All the children were happy and my daughter just took off and started playing. She’s been attending for
four months now. She asks to go to nursery. She just adores it. She makes friends, loves the staff, she eats well, plays, does so many different crafts. She goes on group walks, has picnics and visits the library. I get regular updates throughout the day. I trust the staff that work with her and I am so grateful I found this lovely little nursery.

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Review from Kirsty H (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery took over the care of my child early this year due to an incident at the previous nursery. They have been absolutely amazing.
They have done everything they can to support with SEN needs.
Their feedback on pickups is honest so I know exactly the type of day my child has had.
My child
runs in every day, their night terrors have stopped, behaviour on collection is so much better.
Honestly, if you want a nursery that's safe and supports your child's learning, social and emotional well-being, this is the nursery.
The food they give is of good choice, and when I have collected early the food smells amazing.

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Review from Becky W (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending for 2 and a half years now. It has become a place he feels secure, and happy and made wonderful friendships.
As a parent that worries a lot, I love the app that shows me updates on my happy, engaged child joining in with the amazing activities they have to offer.
My child
comes home telling me the new sounds he has learnt at nursery today and has developed in all areas of learning since attending.
The weekly observations they make on my child and suggested ways I can help at home have helped extend his learning and to be able to reach his full potential.
The staff have helped him feel secure in the transition to school. Only a few months ago I thought it was never going to be possible. As usual, the staff have been amazing and helped my child leaps and bounds for the scary adventure of school (for both of us) and I am eternally grateful for the support, love and kindness you have shown my son over the few short years he has attended.

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Review from Lynsey A (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has just graduated from this nursery and she has loved every minute. She has made great friends and loves the staff. They are so friendly and welcoming to the children my daughter never wanted to leave. With lots of fun, educational activities my daughter was never bored and her progress
was amazing. Would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone.

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Review from Lee E (Father of Child) published on 16 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been coming here for 18 months and loves it. All the staff are great and he can’t wait to go in and see his key workers and friends. The app they use is informative as it gives you constant updates on what your little one is up to including how much they have eaten and nappy changes.
Lovely
range of activities including walks, trips to parks, and the beach.

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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A great nursery for my child, had no issues whatsoever, good communication, a wide and healthy range of food choices, since attending the nursery my child has grown in confidence, intelligence, and much more.
Very happy with the services.

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Review from N D (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can’t fault this nursery, my child is very happy here.
Always come out with a smile on her face, and tells me she has had lots of fun playing with her friends.
They provide lovely fresh-cooked meals and lots of snacks throughout the day. I get feedback on her day every time I pick her up. Staff
are all kind and friendly. I get daily updates on her day through the app which shows me what she’s been learning and doing.
Great nursery.

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Review from Abbi L (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic preschool. I could not fault it one bit. My daughter was extremely happy there and really enjoyed going to school. She was always doing arts and crafts which she really enjoyed. Bringing paintings and drawings home, cooking and baking and telling me how yummy it was. The staff are
very friendly and extremely helpful. The best thing I did for my daughter was send her to Little Holland Nursery.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.968)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.968) out of 10 for Little Holland Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.968 for Little Holland Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (244 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 252 Ratings = 4.968

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Holland Nursery is based on 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 40 number of registered child places is 8, which has been reached with 21 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Holland Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Holland Nursery accepts?

Little Holland Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Holland Nursery Open?

Little Holland Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Little Holland Nursery have capacity for?

Little Holland Nursery has capacity for a total of 40 Children.

How far is Little Holland Nursery to the centre of Clacton-on-Sea?

1.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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